Sec 1 GE - 6-2 Uses of Forests

1. Habitation

2. Recreation

3. Source of Food

4. Source of Raw Materials​

Uses of Forests

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1. Korowai Tribe

   In Paupa New Guinea

   Using the rainforest as a habitat​

Rainforests as a habitat

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2. Moken Tribe​

   In Myanmar / Thailand

   Using the mangrove forest​ as a habitat

Mangroves as a habitat

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Moken children are able to control their pupils to see clearly underwater.

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They use this ability to hunt for clams and fish underwater ​

Moken Tribe

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Recreation in Forests

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​Forest Recreation in Singapore

Food in Singapore Forests

Cacao in the Tropical Rainforest

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​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Op6FcJla3U

World's largest mine: Carajas Mine (Brazil)​

https://earth.google.com/web/search/carajas+mine/@-6.0546273,-50.1775143,758.13144523a,1049.94610247d,35y,0h,45t,0r/data=CncaTRHCiUweDkyZTdmY2FlNzFlZWMyYTc6MHhiZjg3OGQ1NDFhZTM2ZGJlGQjgCzjwNxjAIUKJ4Mm4FknAKgxjYXJhamFzIG1pbmUYAiABIiYKJAnpCrT_OuQ4QBHnCrT_OuQ4wBmHUzp2KGk_QCEWN0NVQhVTwCgC

1. Habitat

   1. Home for tribal people (e.g. Moken Tribe)​

2. Recreation

   1. Leisure activities like hiking / camping​

3. Source of Food

   1. Fruits, spices, vegetables and chocolate​

4. Source of Raw Materials​

   1. Wood, metals, minerals​